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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19
Teachers and Trustees

TO comply with act Of Congress requiring
Hygiene to be taught in the public schools in
ali the territories of the U. S., Smiths
Physiology and Hygiene was adopted for Nez
Perce Co., at the last meeting of the county
C commissioners. And teachers will be required
to pass an examination in the same from and
after January lst, 1883.
J.W. LIEUALLEN, Co. Supt.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

Dayton Chronicle, May IA: The
Walla Walla Sunday Journal has been
leased to Sergt. II. S. Bradford of the
U. S. signal service, and will be conduct
ed BY him entirely Independent of the
daily and weekly paper Of the same
name. Mr.. Blanford is ready and
graceful writer and will make the Sunday
Journal second to no publication of its
class in the northwest. We wish him
an abundance of success.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Robert Newton Fee. Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned
executors of the estate of Robert Newton Fee,
deceased, to the creditors of. and all parties
having claims against the said deceased to ex'
hlbit them with the Deecssar~ vouchers within
ten months after the first publication OF this no
tice to Walter NJ. Fec at his residence in "aha
precinct, l. r., or to Star W. Scofeld at his
place of business on Main street in the city oil
Lewiston. /. T., the same being the places for
the transaction OF the business Of said estate.
WALTER NJ. FEE.
STAR ". SCOFIELD.
Executors of the last will and testament Of
Robert Newton Fee, deceased
Dated Lewiston April &c, 1887. 30-4
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

CHICAGO, May 16.-The inter state
commission reports that the preponder
ance of testimony taken in the south is
largely in favor Of the permanent sus-
pension Of the long and short haul clause
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

Clark L, p, surveyors are now in
the canyon above Council valley running
lines for the purpose of taking estimates
of construction,-Idaho Democrat, of
May Is.
One would infer that CLARK was going
to construct as he goes along with his
survey. Before We fairly wake up the
iron horse will get up North from South
Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

Justice W..B. Wood, Of the U. S.
supreme court, died OF dropsy, at his
home in Washington, Saturday. He
was born at Newark, O., where his re-
mains will probably be buried.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

The Walla Walla board of trade have
began to recognize the use of the
newspapers to the value of $3.50.
This is better than nothing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

On the 18th Of May the big tunnel
in 2270 feet from the east aud 2247
IA the west.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF
SAMUEL B. LIKES. Home No. $40.
LAND OFFICE AT

lewiston, |. 7. April ~ 1887.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
following named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be made
at this otice on June 10. 1887: Samuel b,
Likes Home No. 94O for the W! net seq net
and NV SET sectlen 20 tp 81 . W b NJ .
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cuitiva-
ton of, SAID land. viz: James a. Lathrop,
Walter NJ Fee. Robert Hill, Warren De-
lano, all of Waha p.o., ldahoi
+. IL. WINSTON, in.
% Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-05-19

NEW TODAY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Care Of the Eyes.

For the care of the eyes the follow
ing rules are laid down by a noted
oculist:
Keep a shade on your lamp or gas
burner.
Avoid all sudden changes between
light and darkness.
Never begin to read, write or sew for
several minutes after coming from
darkness to light.
Never read by twilight, moonlight
or on cloudy days.
Never read Or sew directly IN front
of the light, window or door.
1t is best to let the light fall from
above obliquely over the left shoulder.
Never sleep so that on first awaken
ing the eyes shall open on the light of
a window.
Do not use the eyesight by light so
scant that it requires an effort to dis
criminate.
The moment you are instinctiyely
prompted to rub your eyes that mo-
ment stop using them.
If the eyelids are glued together on
waking up do not forcibly open them,
but apply saliva with the finger; it is
the speediest dilutant in the world;
then wash your eyes and face in warm
water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11

done just as soon as the young
clusters shall have been formed, as it
will not do to postpone the work till
later. In some sections resort is had
to roofing the vines with boards or
muslin, which method has proved sue
cessful. The grape rot IS disease
which is annually propagated by
spores, and to destroy these spores is
to prevent the spread of the disease;
but it may require several seasons be-
fore the disease can be entirely de-
stroyed. The proper fertilization OF
the crop is also another important
matter, as well as good cultivation.
The grape crop is q very valuable one,
as less labor is required in the vine
yardy when free from disease, than is
necessary for grain crops, while the
profits are much larger. 1t pays,
therefore, to make every attempt to
prevent the rot, and all grape-growers
should unite in the effort.-Philadel-
Dhia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
THE WORKING GIRLS SLEEP.
BY I. EDGAR JONES.

Once more the tomb
Lets out toiler from the dearth and gloom
OF weary days, and nights by care opprest
Into the c2 lmnesS of eternal rest
God chose once more firstling from his flock,
For folds secure beyond the tempest's shock,
The ills OF earth, its beaTtaches and alarms,
To nestle safely in the shepherds arms;
And so faith smiles-thOugh sorrOwing spirits
sigh
And hope beams with the glow of bye and bye,
Though death draws nigh.
Mourn not for her!
No more the storms of time her spirits stir;
No more respondent hours Cypress her soul;
No more the weary days exact their toll
Of patience tried, of overburdened trust,
OF Bhaukless cares or glad hopes turned 10 aust.
Their rest is sweet who rested little here,
Their sleep unmarried, their morning glad and
clear
So leave we one-mid glad rewards to dwell
Who earned them well.
Her lite was true,
Her soul sincere in all she strove to do.
simple, earnest, pure and noble heart,
Which, brave and accompanying, pore 1ts par
Of needful Ills of trials day by day,
With trust in God to lead her on her way,
So words and work in this one memory BLENDS,
A tribute and remembrance for her friends
Who learned from one so lowly-born to strife
The gTandest lessons for the boadest life.
In that glad sphere now hers for endless years,
There are no tears.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Protecting the Grape Crop.

Since the rot first made it's appear
ance on grapes many xperiments have
been made in order not only to pre-
vent it's ravages but to stamp out the
disease, and, although the damage is
annually reduced, yet it is still a
formidable enemy to thegrape grower.
AS the work around the vines must be
done early, no time can now be lost.
All the old wood-or decayed rubbish
around the vines-must be destroyed
by fire, and theground made perfectly
clean, before it shall be plowed Or dis
turbed, then saturated with g. solution
of copperas, which is prepared by dis
solving one pound OF copperas in six
gallons of lime water. AS the disease
is propagated by diseased berries, the
work does not cease until the end OF
the season. so every berry that shows
the slightest signs OF attack must be
thrown into the fire and completely
consumed. It will not do to bury the
berries, or attempt to destroy them
in any other manner. This work will
be very laborious, but every year
thereafter the cases will be fewer and
the work will decrease. II all the grow
ers in q community would act together
it would be to their mutual advan-
tage. Wet weather is very favorable
to the rot, as it has been noticed that
it's ravages are not so great during
periods of drought. The success at
tending the bagging OF grapes is due to
the fact that the clusters are kept dry,
| but the bagging of the grapes must be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Useful InfOrma alton,

Benjamin P. Ware, OF Massachu-
setts, according to the Michigan Far
mer, says that if we cultivate the
apple orchard very highly year after
year we will get q great deal of fruit,
but will materially shorten the life of
the trees. Trees under high cultiva-
ton will last but about seventy-fve
years, while If allowed to grow natur-
ally they will last nearly twice as long.
Mr.. Ware thinks it best to get the
most out of the orchard in the short
est time, and root it up when it has
passed the useful period.
George Campbell says: "Thirty
years ago planted a. Delaware vine,
and after great care for the three
years [ had nine canes. OF the 800
clusters that set on these canes 200
were promptly cut off, only 4 new
canes being permitted to grow. had
100 punches of as fine Delawares as
ever saw. Without this care I would
have had 800 clusters of small inferior
grapes and an exhausted vine"
The Massachusetts Board or Agri-
culture, which has made experiments
in that direction, decides that whole
potatoes, as seed, will produce O. crop
at least week earlier than will pota-
toes thai are cut, and that small po-
tatOes will produce better results than
will large potatoes cut into pieces. The
seed end of the potato starts with
more vigor and produces better than
the stem end. Sprout potatoes are
not SO good for seed as those with the
eyes just started.
In estimating the value of manure
it must not be overlooked that water
is a prominent Ingredient. In 35 tons
OF ordinary barn-yard manure there
are $4,000 pounds of water, $50
pounds phosphoric acid, 200 pounds
potash and 225 pounds niGrogeh.
This estimate, however, depends upon
the kind of manure; but the proper
tion of plant food is small compared
with the bulk.
If the seed is good the cutting of po-
tatoes to pieces with two eyes should
give good results. In cutting always
endeavor to leave as much of the tu-
Der to the eyes as possible, as it serves
as plant food in the early stages Of
growth.
Mari is not only an excellent absorb
ent in the stables, but adds to the fer
tility of the soil. Mixing it with ma
nure renders it better adapted for
plant food.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
How He Made Money.
From the Chicago Journal.

From the chicago journal
A man standing in front of the
Palmer House, who said he was worth
$4,000, and who looked it told me
the following story: "Shortly after
the last presidential election I lost
everything | had in the world and de-
termined to go just as far into the
mountains ofColorado as could with
the little loose change had, and hire
myself as a miner. / went as far into
the northwest part of the state as the
railroads would take me, and then
spent my last SIS to go thirty miles
further in a stage, and then walked
ten miles further, with nothing to eat
and not a cent of money, though the
snow was flying. was making for a.
digging called 'Fly-trap Gulch.' was
in q desperate state OF mind, for it
wasn't at all certain that [ would get
work there. At last the smoke of the
camp came in view, and I sat down to
think what would do. I remembered
that had a copy of a newspaper in
my pocket, and that it contained the
news of Cleveland's election. / soon
laid my plans. took the paper out
of my pocket, partly unfolded it,
clapped it under my arm and ran in
to the camp shouting at the top of my
voice: Full account of Cleveland's
election If a. thunderbolt had lit in
the camp there couldn't have been
greater excitement. In two minutes
[ had twenty miners around me, and
there was almost a fight among them
as to who should buy my paper at So.
That money kept me alive for two or
three days until one of the miners was
suddenly called away, and [ got his
place. Then one thing led to another
until got to specializing and made
about 100000"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11

year cut two and one-fourth tons of
clover and timothy hay to the acre,
and several buyers would not take il,
as they said there was not enough
timothy in it to make it marketable.
| think twas certainly two thirds
clover.
| will not say that there is no such
thing as "lost fertility," or "clover
sickness" There may be, on soils
that [ am not acquainted with;
but with me, feel certain that thor
ough cultivation has restored lost fer
Utility and cured clover sickness since
1879.
1t goes to show that we do not have
the same kind of soil, nor the same
climatic or other influences; and there.
fore we are not competent to advise
each other as to the best methods Of
managing our lanos.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11

Some people seem to think if COWS
get water once a Cay it is all they
need; but that is not enough, unless
they are living on succulent food, such
as roots or ensilage. Cattle are their
own best judges OF their need of water,
and they do best when they have their
option about using it. When they
drink but once day, they overload
with it, to their injury. Taking in an
over supply of cold water chills the
stomach and occasions discomfort
and pain, and, what is worse, stops
digestion till the contents Of the stom-
ach, by slow degrees, warns up again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Glover and Timothy.

The time to cut clover is when it is
coming into bloom. When I see my
cows leave the clover stocks to eat the
leaves know that it has stood too
long. If clover be left till the bios
SONS grow brown it may yield more
weight, but is inferior in milk. making
quality. But, on the other hand,
there will be better second crop af-
ter an early moving. The manure
will be of more value also, and, as is
well known, clover is the best feed Of
all for the manure heap.
Timothy should be cut early for
dairy purposes. When left till after
the bloom it may be better horss fod-
der, but for mich COWS it is INFERIOR
N. e. F., in Cncinna ii Times Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11

A PENNSYLVANIA who started for
Europe, recently, for the benefit of his
health, presented q letter to the cap
tain of the vessel from the family of
the sick man making the simple re-
quest If he should die on the voyage
not to bury him at sea.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Wet Meadows,

Wet places, instead of being
drained or made into carp ponds, are
suffered to grow up to weeds and sour
grass, and become the harvests of all
manner of vermin. Is it any wonder
that farming doesn't pay when farmers
don't have pride enough about them
to keep their farms neat and clean.
"Oh," says one, sit takes money to
keep farm neat and Clean" Indeed
it does; and it takes money to buy
rum, and it costs money to talk "hoss"
on the street corners. And dollar
will 60 as far in the one case as in the
other.-D. N. KerD in Practical Far
mer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Gritty Restored by Cultivation.


An Aurelius m. W correspondent
OF the Country Gentleman writes: 81
have read with much interest the re-
cent articles in your paper on the lost
fertility of the soil and clover sick
ness. For what it may be worth, let
me state my own observation and
part of my experience.
The farm | now own and manage
comprises 95 acres, being part of g.
16O-acre farm which was divided in
1874. Previous to the year 1868 the
farm was owned by man who was a
thorough farmer, and the soil had
careful cultivation, resulting in good
paying crops Of all kinds, particularly
of wheat and clover, with no other
fertilizing than the yearly supply
of farm. yard manure and the use OF
plaster on the clover crops at the rate
of 21122 bushels to the acre.
Alter 1868, a son OF the former
owner had the management of the
farm, and farmed it the same as his
father in all respects, except the thor
Ough cultivation, and after two or
three years began to see failure in
the crops Of all kinds. In the year
1874, the farm was divided by selling
to two parties ninety-fve acres to
one, and sixty-fve to the other-and
the method of farming was not i'm
proved by the new owners. In the
year 1879 I purchased the ninety-fve
acres, and the sixtyfve acres are
owned and managed by the same per-
son who bought them in 1874.
AS to my own experience, will say
that for the first two or rheer years /
was not successful in getting good
crops, and [ resorted to fertilizers, to-
gether with the farm-yard manure
and the continued use of plaster. The
use Of plaster, still think benefits the
clover crop; the farm-yard manure
always benefits; as to the commercial
fertilizers, have not used any in two
years. When did use them / failed
to get any benefit most of the time.
| now think I have brought the
ninety.fve acres back to the state Of
fertility it possessed in 1868, by thor
ough cultivation; and what proves it
to me is this: Last year / had field
of wheat adjoining g. similar field on
the sixty-fve acres; both had the same
kind of soil. I harvested thirty-six
bushels per acre and my neighbor not
quite twenty. Owing to the rains 1.-THE
worst ever known for harvest in this
county,, think | lost from three to
four bushels per acre, while my neigh
Dor, whose crop was lighter and later,
did not lose much from this cause.
AS to the clover sickness spoken Of
in several articles, I can not agree
with the writer's; and yet, had read
such articles along from 1872 to 1880,
/ might have been led to believe in
such statements. At the present time
on the sixty-five acres where have
known two tons of clover hay cut per
acre many times, previous to the pres
emit method of farming) it looks as if
the land were clover sick. The past
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
FARM AND HOME.
ForeshadOwIngs.
The robins are thrilling their sweet-toned glad

The robins are thrilling their sweet-toned glad
ness
Along the maple-shaded street,
The sun has dried the tears of the twilight
The morning is with JOY replete.
The children racing with shout and laughter,
Fair maidens pass with dreamy eyes,
And dainty babies, wrapped in love and laces,
Look ON the world in pleased surprise.
A darkrobed nun, with quick, light STEP moves
by them,
know not, if in smiles or tears;
So, through our bright and happy hours, as light
ly
Glide shadows from the unknown years.
Il. A. " an Good HOHSekeeT7pr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Classification of Breeds of Pigs.

There has been great confusion in
the names of these, owing to their be-
ing called after the different counties,
towns and estates where bred, al
though differing little or nothing in
color or characteristics. In conse-
quence of this, the agricultural So
cletiee in Great Britain have recently
determined to put an end to these
numerous names, and now reduce the
whole to about eight classes. They
have taken all the white swine OF the
kingdom and amalgamated them to
three breeds, designating them as
"Large Whites, ""Middle Whites, "and
"Small Whites" In the same manner
they have named the black swine, al
though there is not so great differ
ence in the res uective weights as with
the whites The three former vary,
full-grown, from about 800 to 900
pounds. Some few have attained still
larger weights, even as high as 1,2OO
pounds; but the pork ofsuch is coarse
and of inferior quality, and therefore
latterly avoided. The three latter vary
full-grown, only about $50 to'7OO
pounds. In consequence of their being
more particularly adapted to turn
out tender, lean, juicy hams and
shoulders for smoking, and side pieces
for bacon, the Berkshire and the Tam
worth breeds are to be kept distinct
as now; for the former have more or
less white mingled with their black,
and the Talnworth reddish brown
spots on a rather dirty white ground.
The latter are supposed to be descend
ed from the large, old, original Berk-
shires, before the new improved breed
was formed by crossing them with the
Siamese, for they are marked like
them, and still grow, when kept to full
maturity, to their great weight of 500
to 1000 pounds, or, in a few in
stances, still heavier; but it generally
takes from two to two and g. half
years to attain such growth. The inn
proved Berkshire natures at II to
18 months, and then varies from 800
to 600 pounds; a few, though rarely,
attain 700 pounds. We wish the
above classifcations of the breeds OF
swine could be adopted by our own
agricultural societies. Ag-
riculturist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11

A NEW champion" has risen IN
Santa Rosa, Cal. He ate forty raw
eggs in fifteen minutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Sheep and Cattle.

Any farmer who keeps eight or ten
COWS can keep an equal number of sheep
without feeling the expense, except q
little grain to be paid for, which will
be more than offset by the money re-
ceived for the wool, which ought to
weigh five pounds and bring on an
average $1.25. The lamb, if an early
one and sold to the butcher in April,
ought to bring So, and if sired by a
thoroughbred Down ram, would
possibly bring ST. more. If the lambs
are late and not salable before July
or August, they should bring at least
So. The eve, if properly fed, will be
worth more than when purchased.
The keeping for year, including grain,
will be worth So, which expense will
be paid by the sale of the lamb, leav-
ing the wool as clear profit. Deduct
ing one-half for accidents, we have q
profit OF IA per cent. on the first cost
and all expenses paid, which, in these
days OF cheap money, ought to be
called q fairly profitable investment.
Tne first objection raised against
sheep husbandry is-dogs. Igrant dogs
are a nuisance to the shepherd, so
they areto him who raises poultry, but
we have g. dog law that is pretty good,
not as good as we could wish, but still
good enough to cover all risks if one
really wants to keep sheep. Weshould
keep enough sheep in each town and
village Of the commonwealth to give
the dogs liberal education. They
will soon learn, but as it is now, sheep
are SO seldom seen that dogs think
they ought to be put out of the way
as q nuisance, as though they were
wild beasts or vermin. OF course,
there are some dogs that are natur-
ally bad, as there are some bad boys
Do with the dogs as we sometimes
want to do with the boys-kill the u
and plant them four feet under
ground.
The speaker recommended dipping
every newly purchased sheep in some
good sheep dip, to kill ticks and cure
scab, and to repeat the dipping at
the end of seven or eight days. If
one starts with a clean flock, it is easy
keeping them clean, but if either ticks
or scab are allowed to get g. start,
there is likely to be a long job ahead.
Bells on the neck of sheep are useful in
several ways. If the sheep get out Of
the pasture, they arefound easily; if g.
dog gets in, the ringing of the bells
very often will disconcert him, and if
the sheep run with fright, they are
sure to be heard by some one on the
farm, unless the pasture is g. long way
Off.-F'arn, Field and Stockman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-11
Give the Cows Wafer.

e shadows from the unknown years.
L. A. w., an Good HOUsekeeper